Entertainment

LOS ANGELES—With the awards season in full-force, its one ceremony after another, as the 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards were held inLos Angeleson Thursday, January 16.  “American Hustle” was the big winner taking home three awards including Best Comedy. Best Picture went to “12 Years a Slave,” with a gracious speech from director Steve McQueen who dedicated his award to...

BEVERLY HILLS—It’s the day many actors wait for in their career, to hopefully get that early morning call that they have been nominated for an Academy Award. Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday, January 16, by “Thor” actor Chris Hemsworth.  Hmmm, could that have been a sign that his co-star Daniel Bruhl would pick up a nomination for his...

HOLLYWOOD—With awards season in full-force, it’s a great to be nominated, but there are some awards those in the entertainment industry would rather not be nominated for.  The annual Razzie nominations were announced on Wednesday, January 15 and leading the pack was the Adam Sandler comedy “Grown Ups 2” with eight nominations including Worst Picture. Other contenders in the...

HOLLYWOOD—Some may enter the theater having a preconceived notion of what the drama “Dallas Buyers Club” is all about, but throw away that misconception.  There is a reason Matthew McConaughey is receiving accolades for his work as HIV and AIDS activist Ronald Woodroof who on his death bed found a way to live longer than what most doctors expected. ...

HOLLYWOOD—I will admit I was left a bit underwhelmed by the season premiere of the second half of season four of “Pretty Little Liars” last week. In my opinion, not much action took place or any secrets were divulged to the audience that we weren’t already aware of.  The big stunner was the revelation of what was written in...

HOLLYWOOD—With Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) regaining her memory about who shot her on her wedding night, what does this mean for the Grayson clan? Well, all was not as it seemed in episode 12, “Endurance” which saw Emily become the hostage in Victoria Grayson’s (Madeleine Stowe) latest scheme.  The Queen Bee is very well onto the fact that Emily...

BEVERLY HILLS—On Sunday, January 12, the 71st Annual Golden Globes were held at the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel and the stars were out in full-force at the event. Taking home the prize for Best Motion Picture-Drama was the movie “12 Years a Slave,” which received a standing ovation from the audience. Director Steve McQueen was bit overwhelmed while accepting...

HOLLYWOOD—Television’s guiltiest pleasure returned on Tuesday after a hiatus that seemed all, but too long. The Halloween episode unveiled something we’ve been speculating for the past three seasons, Alison (Sasha Pieterse) is indeed alive, and that Ezra (Ian Harding) may be after her. So where do we go from here? Well for starters, episode 14, “Who’s in the Box”...

HOLLYWOOD—It was the wedding shocker that changed everything on “Revenge.” Daniel (Joshua Bowman) shot Emily (Emily VanCamp)!  The aftermath of that act, unfolded in episode 11 “Homecoming” which saw loved ones covering secrets and attempting to discover the truth. The news opened with media coverage of the scandal, with Nolan (Gabriel Mann) not fully aware that his BFF was...

HELLO AMERICA!—Late New Year’s Day I received a call informing me that actress Juanita Moore had died.  She was 99 years old and preparing for “I Feel Sin Comin’ On,” a play based on my book “Hollywood Through the Back Door.” I was shocked after all; I had spoken with her that morning. We were discussing the character of...